Post Assessment 2.1 - Philippine Art History

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: During the Spanish Colonial Period, there was no legitimate system of education. In fact, formal education only began with the arrival of the Americans, particularly the infamous Thomasites in the Philippine soil. 

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

Answer explanation

Both statements are false because during the Spanish Colonial Period, there were established educational institutions, such as the University of Santo Tomas, which provided formal education before the arrival of the Americans.

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Some infrastructures during the American Occupation were designed in the Neoclassical style of architecture. Examples are the Bonifacio Monument and Kagitingan Shrine in Bataan. 

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: There was an issue of artistic censorship during the Japanese Occupation. Likewise, same issue goes with the Martial Law Period. 

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: One of the common features of Pre-Colonial Art is that it was integrated to the lives of early Filipinos. One of the obvious examples of a typical Pre-Colonial lifestyle is the engagement of people to hunting-and-gathering.

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Baroque style of architecture was commonly used for church design during the Spanish Colonial Period. Its main purpose is to fortify the religious structures against the threats of nature such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. 

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: In the Philippine contemporary art scene, the most successful period is the art of the Post-War Republic. In this regard, modern art style was on its peak due to the progression of Western style of art in the local setting. 

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

Which of the following is not part of the musical instruments that were used in Pre-Colonial Philippines?

• Agong

• Hagabi

• Kudyapi

• Kulintang

He is considered as the Father of Philippine Painting.

• Fabian Dela Rosa

• Carlos Botong Francisco

• Fernando Amorsolo

• Damian Domingo

Which of the following best describes the state of the Japanese Art in the Philippines?

• Full of spectacles

• Conventional

• Bland

• Abusive

Which of the following is a traditional dance that originated during the Pre-Colonial period in the Philippines?

• Tinikling

• Singkil

• Maglalatik

• All of the above